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By (Delhi University ) - abroad from 01/09/2016 to 04/02/2016 with

The Intern Group: Madrid Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learnt: - How to live a life - Get out of my inhibitions - Pamper Yourself - Explore as much as possible because this time won't come back - Pause. Reflect. Grow. - Do what scares you. - Trust your inner calling -

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I left my job last year and started travelling and it occured to me that I would like do something away from my home country and an international internship seemed like the best thing. I researched a lot on several internship programs abroad and Intern Group is the best thing to have happened to me. I love the way the whole program is packaged and the experience it has to offer is remarkable. I stayed in Madrid for 3 months and its an addictive city where the enthusiasm and will to live life is amazing. There is always something to do, something to learn, someplace to travel which helps you get out of your comfort zone, appreciate diversity and reinvent yourself. I checked for all the destinations in the beginning and I am so happy to have chosen Spain. The city will make you fall in love innumerable times and I can assure you it will turn you into a better version of yourself. I have explored lot of places in Spain and thoroughly enjoyed my time in internship working in an international setting and meet people from all over the world. The whole experience has been life changing and truly a memorable one.

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

It was my first experience of living all by myself in a foreign country so I was decently good with expenses.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy and prepare your own food at home. Don't eat out much unless travelling to different places or special occasions.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

The program manager was quite encouraging to work on the Spanish language skills before the beginning of the program and during the time in the program social events and multilinkual community were quite beneficial to practice the language skills

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? NA
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Don't rely solely on Mobile Apps. YouTube channels, & online free resources are far more helpful. Work on basics of the language to manage with the day to day activities like greetings, general work etiquette, how to buy grocery, order food in restaurants etc.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Indispensable support and guidance of Thalassa & Lalita.
  • My internship company, role,work and boss.
  • Social & Cultural Outing with other interns and professional development workshop
* What could be improved?
  • Cultural Sensitivity Workshops could be added as everyone is from different countries.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? NA

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.